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Posted on February 25, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 2, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleMercedes says personal contacts with China are crucial to maintain trade ties as Friedrich Merz visits with business leaders. The carmaker highlights face-to-face dialogue to sustain positive economic relations.
BERLIN, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Personal contacts with China are important for preserving economic ties, Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday, as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits the country with business leaders.
Merz's trip shows that bilateral exchange and cultivating ties are seen as a "high priority" in Berlin, a spokesperson for the German carmaker said.
"Personal exchange remains highly important in promoting mutual understanding and continuing to work on maintaining positive economic relations," the spokesperson added.
(Reporting by Ilona Wissenbach and Rachel More, Editing by Madeline Chambers)
Mercedes-Benz underscores that personal contacts with China are essential to preserve positive economic relations, aligning the message with a high-profile visit to the country.
The remarks come as Friedrich Merz travels to China with business leaders, signaling that Berlin prioritizes bilateral exchange amid broader trade tensions.
The company highlights face-to-face dialogue and ongoing exchange to promote mutual understanding and maintain stable trade ties with China.
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